tmp: Path Traversal via unsanitized prefix/postfix enables directory escape — CVE-2026-44705

Summary

CVE-2026-44705 is a advisory from MSRC. tmp: Path Traversal via unsanitized prefix/postfix enables directory escape Vendor: Microsoft. Severity/Threat: high.

Product

Security Update Guide

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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